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succès d'estime

[ syk-se des-teem ]

noun

, French.
  1. success won by reason of merit and critical respect rather than by popularity.


succès d'estime

/ syksɛ dɛstim /

noun

  1. success, as of a book, play, etc, based on the appreciation of the critics rather than popular acclaim


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Word History and Origins

Origin of succès d'estime1

literally: success of esteem

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Example Sentences

It was a "succes d'estime" and something more, which is surprising perhaps, considering the miserable acting of the men.

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